We are expected to be independent women nowadays. Weakness is frowned upon.
I’m a worrier. I worry about everything. I even fretted because I didn’t feel strong and independent when I would lay awake at night, worrying about things.
I recently read about the need for companionship. There are studies that show that people who don’t perceive themselves as lonely live longer, healthier lives. In my own experience, I rarely treated myself to a healthy, well prepared meal as a single gal. I’d eat a bag of chips. I didn’t usually mean …

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When I started writing for Ms. Modern, I was single and sassy and a little bit bitter. I say a little bit because I was finally accepting my single status and really, truly enjoying it. My past experiences can account for being a little bitter, but I had been able to shake off those feelings (mostly) and just enjoy my life.
Sure, I’d been looking. I joined a popular dating site in December, 2009. I had been on free sites for most of 2009 without success, so I had opted to …

Can single women and men become friends? My answer to this has always been yes. In fact, it has never even been something I considered an issue until recently.
As a married gal, I took it for granted that men and women could be friends. I never had problems because I was married. Marked as completely off limits. Never took off my ring. As a single gal, I do not have that same protection, if you will, from people I may be unattracted to or do not want to pursue a …

I want to puke when the gal on my team gets roses sent to her at work on Valentine’s Day. Since she shared her chocolate, I became a happy camper and all traces of bitterness died. It got me thinking about romance.
There are many ways to define romance. There are the grand gestures and there are the everyday small things. I personally think the everyday small things are more important, but I fantasize about getting flowers delivered to my office on Valentine’s Day or my birthday, rather than him changing …

Do I really need that new TV, fancy cell phone or other gadget? Or do I want it to impress the next guy I’m trying to date?

I am currently debating this with myself. I wouldn’t mind a nice, new, shiny flat screen that I don’t have the budget for at the moment. It would be nice to be able to throw on a DVD and watch it with the clarity of an LCD screen. Currently, I don’t have a TV set up. This makes me a weird individual. There isn’t …

As you’ve probably guessed, I’m pretty Anti-Vday, although I have celebrated it in the past with various bfs. Our own Ms. K recently posted about going night sledding which reminded me of a very romantic moment in my life. I decided that in the “spirit” of Vday, I’d make a list of my most romantic moments. I’d like to invite ALL of you to post yours on your site & leave the link in comments so that we can read them as well! Or if you want to leave them in comments, …

Classic Ms. Modern:
Pre-Date

I get lost on the way to the place and spend about 15 minutes with K on the phone guiding me to where I’m supposed to be. I’m not even close to the area, AND, I’ve been to the place a few times before. Granted, it’s not an easy place to find. But, when I finally locate the place . . .
There is no parking to be found. The empty spaces on the street say “Permit Only” and there is No Way I’m getting my car towed. On …

Everyone needs to eat. As eating out isn’t often the best choice, if you’re concerned about your wallet and your health, once in awhile, a single gal needs to go get groceries.
I was suffering from single-gal fridge the other day. There were odds and ends and lots of condiments, but nothing that would make a meal. I was hungry. I would have to venture to the store and break rule number one.
Rule #1: Never go to the store hungry.
Too late! I’ll be damned if I break rule number 2, unless …

Ms. KnowItAll and I are related in several ways. We went to high school together. We were in show choir together. We went to college together. We studied vocal music together. Last night, however, I discovered another way in which we are related.
Ms. KnowItAll and I are NOW related via Mr. Mojo on Match. Ms. KnowItAll, well, I’ve heard about her random on-and-off relationship with Mr. Mojo for 2 years. Recently, she broke it off.
Last night? He winked at me on Match. Ah – connections.
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